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PRODUCT INTRODUCTION
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Background
The MUD MASTER is held every June in Manchac, near New Orleans, Louisiana, where there are
dense swamps, rugged rocks, and dead woods, making it difficult for off-road vehicles to move.
Legend has it that this area was cursed by the Queen of Voodoo Mary Poppin, and there is a
mysterious singing that attracts people to get lost in the jungle, and there is no return. The swamp
is also home to giant alligators that can devour adults..The stories were chilling, but they drew
waves of young people who ventured into this no-man’s land, deep into the swampy hinterland,
and garnered attention by sharing their location on Twitter. There are many people going in, and
there are occasional unfortunate disappearances. But instead of deterring people from entering, it
acts like a magnet to attract more visitors.
In fact, this is a very beautiful ancient forest. The founder of the race, Chandler Bing, was born and
raised on a nearby farm. He believes that no matter how powerful the vehicle is, it is difficult to
pass here, and no matter how deep the rut is, it is difficult to maintain a week. Human beings are
insignificant in front of nature and should live full of humility and awe under the protection of
nature. Therefore, in 2007.01.01, the MUD MASTER cross-country race was established to test
the limits of people and machines, and at the same time, let the audience feel the pure power of
nature. Mary Poppin is his college teacher and his second wife, alligators are a traditional local
delicacy, and Gator Tail Bites is the most popular dish among racers.
The race is open to anyone with a minimum FIA C1 licence. However, it does not accept
registrations or sponsorships from car manufacturers' teams, and does not allow the
manufacturer's logo to be exposed. The purpose is to limit the entry of large capital and high
technology, and to make the competition pure and simple. A significant portion of the competition's
operating income is donated to local active environmental organizations for conservation and
earth science education.
After 12 years of development, the scale and influence of the event has expanded year by year. In
2019, it was absorbed by the Amazon Rainforest Challenge and became the largest off-road
racing carnival in the world. In recent years, with the advancement of electric vehicle technology,
the proportion of hybrid racing cars is getting higher and higher, and pure electric vehicles have
begun to join in 2021. Due to the extremely complex environment, most racing cars choose to
install tractor tires. The huge herringbone pattern has a good mud removal effect. The customized
short wheelbase chassis ensures the longitudinal passability of the racing car, and the portal axle
is just starting line.
The initial participants were mostly local farmers, ranchers and crocodile breeders who had years
of experience scrambling around in the mud, which is why their cars looked so much like tractors.
William Butch is a newcomer to the event in 2020. His father is a large local cattle farmer, and he
himself is responsible for the slaughter and beef sales. People nicknamed him Butcher. His car
uses a lot of parts from agricultural vehicles, and the casing comes from the legacy of his uncle
Douglas Butch, a 1949 POWER WAGON.